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May 29 2026FINANCE

IDP Education Shares Take a Hit: New Sell Recommendation

Macquarie’s latest review signals caution for IDP Education Ltd. , moving the stock from a neutral stance to a Sell. The brokerage now suggests investors sell shares, citing concerns that the company’s growth may stall. They set a lower target price of A$2. 35, down from the previous average estimat

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

Nichols College steps in as Anna Maria shuts down

A big fire science school in New England recently found a new home after its original college decided to close down. Anna Maria College had been running the region’s largest fire science program for decades. But when the college announced it would shut its doors after 80 years, students and staff ne

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Do we really pick what we prefer?

A study watched how 608 adults unwind. Most said hands-on fun beat screen time. Yet when left to choose, many still grabbed their phones instead. The twist? It wasn’t about time or money. It was about how tough people assumed each option would feel. Researchers scored three things: outdoor activiti

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May 29 2026WEATHER

What to expect this hurricane season and why you shouldn't ignore the warnings

Experts predict fewer storms this year, but history shows even quiet seasons can bring devastating hurricanes. The National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and Colorado State University all agree: the 2026 Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November, will likely see below-av

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Understanding the Heat Rules at the French Open

This year’s French Open has faced some serious heat, with temperatures hitting 32°C (90°F) for five straight days. Yet, the tournament’s strict heat policy hasn’t kicked in. That’s because the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)—a measure that combines heat, humidity, and sunlight—hasn’t hit the requi

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May 29 2026FINANCE

What’s driving Alkami Technology’s stock rise today?

Shares of Alkami Technology climbed over 4% after word spread that an investment firm is urging the company to explore a sale again. This isn’t the first time the firm, known for pushing companies to make big changes, has suggested Alkami put itself up for sale. The news came from a well-known finan

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May 29 2026SPORTS

A 26-year-old tennis player with mixed heritage and deep faith

Rublev grew up in Moscow under the guidance of a tennis coach mom and a former boxer dad. At just three years old, he picked up a racket and never looked back. He trained hard, often staying with his grandparents during the week until he turned 15. Unlike many athletes, he skipped college and focuse

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Country Singer Riley Green Speaks Out on Festivals and Life on Stage

Riley Green isn’t losing sleep over political debates when it comes to booking gigs. The 37-year-old country artist keeps things straightforward: if the paycheck makes sense and the show looks fun, he’s likely to say yes. That includes performing at a festival called Rock the Country, where the line

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May 29 2026OPINION

Who Pays What? Rethinking America’s Tax System for Working Families

Many hardworking Americans are barely keeping their heads above water financially. About two-thirds live from one paycheck to the next, and most worry constantly about money. Teachers, childcare workers, and others who shape young lives often earn so little that saving for emergencies or retirement

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